DEMONSTRATING MULTI-MATERIAL APPLICATIONSWHICH MATERIALS WORK BEST IN WHICH PARTS OF THE VEHICLE?

APPLICATION OF ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM

9.30 Illustrating Examples Of Cost Effective Integration Of Aluminum And Magnesium In Multi-Material Vehicles - Where Are The Highest Cost Benefit Applications?

Identifying successful applications of magnesium, aluminum and combinations of lightweight metals: Where were the best applications?

Justifying the cost of using lightweight metallics: What was the cost comparison and was the weight saving worth the extra cost?

Uncovering further opportunities for integration of magnesium with cheaper lightweight metallics such as aluminum and UHSS: What can we do in the future?

Overcoming major technical barriers of corrosion and strength when using magnesium and lightweight metallic - what enabling technologies are available to allow further integration of lightweight metallic materials?

Paul Krajewski, Global Greenhouse Gas Mass Strategist, General Motors

10.00 Question & Answer Session

APPLICATION OF ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

10.10 Application Of Martensitic Steels And Their Contribution To Cost-Effective Lightweighting In Multi-Material Vehicles: Can High Strength Steel Rival Aluminium?

Pinpointing where the best applications are for martensitic steels within multi-material vehicles: What is the optimal application for cost-effective lightweighting?

Optimising chemistry development for Martensite steels to favor weldability and resistant to hydrogen embrittlement: As steel is getting thinner in gauge, how can we maintain performance, strength and mitigate corrosion?

Understanding processing considerations for managing spring back of high tensile steels to achieve appropriate tolerances for Body-In-White applications

Discussing the technique chosen for the specific application: What was the decision process behind choosing this joining technique? How does technique affect processing time and relative cost of joint?

FORMING TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH VOLUME APPLICATIONSCOMPARING NEW DEVELOPMENTS WITH PER MATERIAL ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITES, ALUMINUM AND MAGNESIUM APPLICATION

FORMING OF COMPOSITES

2.10 Achieving Faster Cycle Times To Enable Cost Effective, High Volume Application Of Composites: How Do You Implement Composites Into The Current Manufacturing Process?

Evaluating the merits of current forming techniques of Thermoforming, RTM, Autoclave, Pressure Press, SMC: Which technique is likely to allow for high volume manufacturing of composites?

Uncovering new developments in reducing processing time: How can we speed up the process to allow for scalable production?

Taking shared learnings from low volume applications: Can we realistically hope to integrate composites across all vehicles? If not, then what types of vehicles or markets are suitable for increased use of composites?

Implementing composites in the current manufacturing process: Is it possible to leverage existing infrastructure to allow for manufacturing of composites without transformational change?

DAY TWO: TAKING A 360 DEGREE PERSPECTIVE FOR DESIGNING FOR ECONOMICALLY VIABLE LIGHTWEIGHTING OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE

8.30 Chair's Opening Remarks

Chair: John Catterall, Global Technical Leader for Underbody, General Motors

WHOLE VEHICLE LIGHTWEIGHTING

8.40 Understanding The Total Benefits Of Lightweighting The Body, Chassis, Powertrain and Sub-Systems On Entire Vehicle Mass Reduction, Cost And Performance

This session has been designed to bring together the experiences of body, chassis, powertrain and sub-system experts to evaluate the total contribution and knock on effects of lightweighting across the entire vehicle.

8.40 Mass Decompounding Effects Of Lightweight Body Structures

Assessing actual data on the impact of lightweight bodies in terms of mass decompounding - Does the impact on other systems deliver enough cost savings to offset the cost of lightweight materials i.e. smaller engines, smaller fuel tanks, smaller exhausts?

What is the tipping point where chassis, suspension, wheels, tyres and powertrain can be downsized as a result of body-in-white lightweighting efforts?

Realizing the total weight, cost and performance benefits to the entire vehicle from lightweight material applications to accurately analyze the business model

The engineering methodology: Why was the system or part prioritized? What were the lightweighting targets?

What material was chosen and why? What material characteristics were necessary for this particular application?

Identifying decompounding results when weight of the system or part was reduced: How did this contribute to the mass decompounding spiral?

Developing a more cooperative internal approach to vehicle lightweighting: How will targets need to change to allow for a holistic approach to achieving fuel economy?

Supply base perspective: How is design of components being optimized for lightweighting in terms of dollar per kilogram? How can we achieve economies of scale with those designs and what are the cost drivers?

GLOBAL LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND PRODUCTION

OEM perspective on addressing manufacturing capabilities of local Tier 1 suppliers in China, India, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia: How can we help enable upgrading in less technologically developed manufacturing infrastructures?

Understanding local supply of magnesium, aluminum, ultra high strength steel to support vehicles produced on different continents

Strategies for increasing global capacity of carbon fiber composites through collaboration and partnerships

Reacting to global emissions standards for Co2, Fuel Economy in Europe, USA and China: How to plan ahead